City

Richland Center, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Richland County  ·  Wisconsin

👥10,141Population
💰$59,630Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$180,200Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic3.3%
Black1.4%
Asian1.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma78 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,943 (43.2%)
Some College776 (11.4%)
Associates748 (11%)
Bachelors771 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree1,501 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College11.4%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,630 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$180,200 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$722/mo
Total Housing Units5,012
Vacant Units753

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Richland Center, WI

Richland Center is a city in Wisconsin, located in Richland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,141 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Richland Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,630 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Richland Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $722 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richland Center is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.71%).

Richland Center, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Richland Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53581 10,141 $59,630 $180,200 $722 3.0% 33.3% 71.9%